First specification suggestions for upcoming Canon cameras (EOS 7D Mark III, EOS 80D Mark II, EOS M5 Mark II)

Canon Rumors Canon Full Frame Mirrorless
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We got some bits about the Canon EOS 7D Mark III, EOS Canon EOS 80D and EOS M5 Mark II from a new source.

With reference to the Canon cameras leaked through a wireless certification authority, we have been told that

All have a new 28MP Canon APS-C sensor without AA filter (which finds us a bit skeptical) and a DIGIC 8 processor. And they are said to be able to shot 4K video at 30fps with Dual Pixel AF.

The EOS 80D Mark II is said to have dedicated headphone and mic ports. Btw, naming the EOS 80D replacement EOS 80D Mark II makes sense. They may have room for an EOS 90D but not for an EOS 100D, since this one already exists (Canon Rebel SL1 in the US). In other words: there is just one moniker left for the xxD line-up. Probably better to start marking the series.

Update: please note that K436 is said to use the same battery as the Canon EOS 77D, which is an entry level DSLR. Either the information about the battery is wrong, or the K436 is not the replacement for the EOS 80D. A Canon EOS 80D Mark II with a downsized battery is very unlikely.

The EOS 7D Mark III ist said to feature dual DIGIC 8 processors, GPS, and dual storage slots.

The EOS M5 Mark II ist said to feature a single DIGIC 8 CPU, and GPS.

The same source claims that there is one prototype of Canon’s full frame mirorless camera (all rumors) that sports an EF mount, and IBIS.

Take all with a grain of salt. We rate the rumor CW2/CW3. If it wasn’t for the “APS-C sensor without AA filter” we would have give a higher rating. But three Canon APS-C DSLRs without AA filter is a bit of a stretch.

More to come…

Canon full frame mirrorless camera possibly identified through certification authority

Canon Rumors Canon Full Frame Mirrorless
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Nokishita posted some more information about an unreleased Canon camera that has been registered at a wireless certification authority.

The camera identified as “DS126721″ may indeed be Canon’s highly anticipated full frame mirrorless camera.

What do we know about DS126721?

  • Interchangeable lens camera (either DSLRS or full frame mirrorless)
  • Wi-Fi · Bluetooth installed
  • Battery: DC 7.2 V, 1800mAh
  • Charger: Input AC 100 – 240V (50/60Hz), Output DC 8.4V 1.2A
  • Same radio parts as EOS M50 (WM 600)

There have been other unreleased Canon cameras leaking through certification authorities. Among them, most likely the EOS 7D Mark III, EOS 90D, and EOS M5 Mark II.

It’s getting hot and hotter, stay tuned!

More about upcoming Canon cameras leaking through certification authorities (EOS 7D Mark III & 90D?)

canon rumors canon full frame mirrorlessNokishita posted some more bits about yet unreleased Canon gear. The intel leaked though a wireless certification authority, so the information is spare. However, we can make some deductions based on the batteries mentioned in the leak.

The registered Canon cameras are

  • “DS126721”, no information for this one
  • “K436” and “K437”, appear to be DSLRs
  • “K424”, “K433” and “EC 811” appear to be mirrorless cameras

According to the used batteries, K436 seems to be an entry-level camera (same battery as EOS 77D), K437 may be either an xD or an xxD camera (same battery as EOS 5D Mark IV, that’s the LP-E6N, used on both line-ups).

Which upcoming cameras might be mentioned in the leak? K427 may point to both the EOS 7D Mark III and the EOS 90D, cameras that could be announced in Q1 2019. An announcement before Photokina 2018 (September 2018) is also possible.

Among the three mirrorless cameras, there might obviously be the highly anticipated Canon full frame mirrorless camera. This camera is expected to be announced between Q4 2018 and Q1 2019, though, according to our sources, a Q1 2019 announcement appears to be more likely. We expect Canon to announce the Canon EOS M5 Mark II in the near future, so this one may also be in the list.

Stay tuned.

[via Nokishita]

Four unreleased Canon lenses leak through certification authority

Canon EF-M 32mm F/1.4 STM EF-M 22mm Canon Lenses
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Nokishita uncovered four yet-to-release Canon lenses.

These lens have SKUs

  • 3045C005AA
  • 2959C005AA
  • 2963C005AA
  • 2972C005AA

At least some of the lenses show up as manufactured in Canon’s Utsunomiya Factory, where all “L” lenses are made. Hence there may be one or more “L” lenses coming any time within the next 3 to 9 months.

Among the bunch we are sure is the 50mm equivalent (32 or 35mm on APS-C) lens for Canon EOS M system we leaked back in 2016 (its development). It’s one of many of our rumors that get regularly hijacked, and then surface somewhere else on the web. We were always told that it would be a 35mm lens, but others talk about 32mm. This lens may have f/1.4 or f/1.8. let’s hope it’s the former. We were also told this lens will be announced ahead of Photokina 2018, which makes even more sense since we now have reasons to think that most likely Canon will announce the EOS M5 Mark II in September 2018. Canon’s full frame mirrorless may take a bit longer.

So what may the other lenses be? Since a few days a replacement for the EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II is rumored on some spots on the web. For the time being we can neither confirm nor deny this. The EF 24-70mm f/2.8 II was announced in 2012, so it may be a bit early for a replacement.

So far no hints about the remaining two lenses. hey might be “L” lenses. There are some sugestions that Canon may announced professional lenses for Photokina 2018 but so far it’s only buzz.

Stay tuned.

A Canon conspiracy theory: A killer mirrorless camera may be on the horizon

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Tony & Chelsea Northrup discuss a possible conspiracy theory, with Canon at the centre.

Is Canon purposely holding back their engineering skills, and hence a killer MILC, for strategic reasons? In other words: is Canon waiting for the right time to launch the ultimate mirrorless camera?

They say:

Canon has been the #1 camera manufacturer for decades, and they beat Nikon, Sony, Fuji, and all the others with leading-edge innovation. That seems to have changed in the last few years…but Chelsea has a theory that they’re just charging up for the ultimate mirrorless camera. Is it true?

While I’m sure the discussion in the video below wasn’t intended to be serious, there are some solid arguments in the talk. Enjoy, and sound off in the comment section if you want.

If you want to know more about Canon’s mirrorless agenda we got you covered. We expect Canon to announce the Canon EOS M5 Mark II ahead of Photokina 2018. Canon’s full frame mirrorless might take a bit longer.